Great Northern Italian Casserole Recipe

• 2 c. northern beans
• 6 c. water
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage
• 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 c. minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 c. celery, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste
• 2 c. bean liquid
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

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